For forty-eight hours she had locked herself from the whole world, wallowing In her guilt and self-pity, wishing she had done things differently.I hope she gets a chance in this life to right her wrongs and do right by her precious daughter.Her feelings of guilt had led to depression, and she had wallowed in it, blaming herself and wishing things had happened differently.Maybe if she was blind or homeless, perhaps if the government workers had been lenient enough to accommodate her and her child, possibly if she had had a family to help her, thenThe list of maybes grew long and long with every passing hour, Anna had tried talking to her, but she had shut off immediately.Worried Anna would take it the wrong way, she had managed to voice out that this was none of her faults, explaining that she just wanted to be left alone.Thankfully, Anna had understood and given her the space she so much needed, and she had thrived in it. Then there was Ares, who would not have it that she want
Catherine woke up with a pounding migraine, she had not been sleeping exactly well since the incident of the issue with Mr. Anderson.She was worried about Vera, but she also trusted Marilyn on her word to stand by them through it.Vera had even spoken very highly of the lawyer the day after their meeting, she sounded very confident in him, and Catherine had silently hoped he was worth the hype.She winced as she tried to get up from the bed, groaning at the pain sensation that radiated from the lower part of her spine.It was something she would slowly get used to, it came with old age, she had found out.She got out of bed and fastened the time around her body as she walked to the bathroom.The last few days, Catherine had sent with Marilyn. Helping to cheer her up and avoid all thoughts of Steve, was not an easy task, though.It was not something she could forget in the blink of an eye, but it was something Catherine could help avoid for a couple of hours.And she had done just tha
Ivan had reluctantly let her go to get the door, feeling an immense emptiness as her body left his. He stood up to adjust himself, running his fingers through his hair to smooth down his flailing strands from where her fingers had roamed.Glancing at her, he saw she was just as flustered as he was, her cheeks were stained by a crimson blush that made her look cute in a way that made him want to ruffle her hair or tickle her.Her hair looked disheveled, and her clothes were even more ruffled than his. Whoever it was at the door would put two and two together with the way she looked.“I'll get it,” she had managed to say, looking away from him and walking to the door.He watched her leave, his eyes following each sway of her hips and rebound of her buttocks with each step she took.Dusting off his trousers trying to smoothen out his ruffled shirt and wiping furiously at his face.His demeanor dropped when he heard the one voice he could recognize anywhere, anytime. Catherine. What was s
Ares smiled when he heard her gasp, he was not repelled when he felt the stiffness of her body, of course, she was tense, it was only normal to be.He edged closer, whispering a low “relax” into her ear.Slowly, one after another, he felt the muscles in her body, relax as she let herself accept his touch.She felt a little cold against him, and he instinctively held her closer, pulling her deeper into the warmth of his body.Laying there spooned together, their bodies felt like they were meant for each other.Absentmindedly stroking her arm with his thumb, he heard her sigh one more time before her breath even.Slow, calm, and deliberate breathing escaped her, and he knew without looking that she was fast asleep.A smile painted his face again as he looked at her sleeping face, he preferred her like this, asleep and peaceful, without a care in the world.She snored a little, and it sounded like music to his ear.Snuggling closer and clinging more onto him, Sara whined a low mumble int
Ivan left her house the next day.He had decided to stay the night with her after the letter saga, wanting to be there for her, as he knew she needed it so much. Even though she didn't say, he saw it in her eyes.He had some things he had to get done that weekend. Plus he had to relax for the upcoming week.After preparing her breakfast and eating together, he finally headed out and assured her that he'd come back in the evening. As he got home, he placed a call to his assistant, asking him about any updates.“Hey, are we still in the clear?” He said to the other end of the call.“Yeah. They still don't have an idea. But she's their new target now.” His assistant said concerned.“I know. We'll sort it out like always.” Ivan assured him.“Alright. Do you need anything else?” His assistant asked.“No. Not for now at least.” Ivan replied as he ended the call.Of course, he felt bad that he hadn't told her about himself. But everything he did, he did to protect her.He loved her too muc
Eve was Ares’ wannabe girlfriend for as long as he could remember, she had practically thrown herself at him every chance she got, and he had pushed her away for as long as he could.But then his resolve had melted for a while, and they had an affair which was quite unhealthy for both parties.Ares needed someone to quench his sexual thirst and Eve did a pretty good job at that, she was a perfect option.Eve, on the other hand, needs a fat bank account and Ares is quite capable of providing that for her.Safe to say, they both used each other for their separate selfish reasons.Their convenient relationship had come to an end when he found out Sara was still alive, but Eve would not have it.Her source of income was to be taken away from her, so she persisted, in calling, texting, and visiting.The last time they had met was a few weeks before Sara was finally found, she had visited him at the office clad in a slitted red dress that did absolute justice to her seductive body.Her left
Chapter 70Vera had been sweetly distracted by the presence of Ivan in her life, a little part of her had completely banished the thoughts of Mr. Anderson and the court summons. It was surprising how they had been married for three years but never got intimate or shown the slightest interest in each other, but now that they were separated, their craving for each other was limitless.Soaking herself in the heat of passionate lovemaking and being babied and taken care of for the first time In a long time.She needed it, especially considering how hectic her week was looking to be.Being back and fully immersed in her work, trying to keep things in place just In case the Mr. Anderson case got messy.Ivan had finally left a few hours ago after dropping her off at the office with a promise to pick her up immediately she clocked out for the day.The thing with Ivan had happened so fast and had swept her off her feet in the best way possible.She searched through the pile of papers, taking
“I'm pregnant, Ares,” she said flatly.Ares felt his heart thumping violently in his chest, begging silently that it wasn't what he thought it was.Not now, not when he was with Sara, not when he was still making the head of their relationship.It was the wrongest time for this to happen, and he knew she was not lying.“Eve, what are you trying to say!” He bellowed at her. “I am pregnant, Ares.” She paused, “And it's yours.”“We have not been together since…” He started to say, trying to remember the exact date.But was cut short by her drawl voice.“I know who the father of my child is and exactly when I got pregnant.” Ares sighed, unable to say a word. His brain could not construct a tangible word to describe his feelings at the moment.“What do you want, Eve?” He asked. “Oh nothing, Ares,” she said, “why would you even assume that I want something from you?” She asked, feigning surprise.“Because it's you, Eve, you always want something.”“Not this time, I just called to let you
Chapter 190Ivan peeked at the back from where her seat every two seconds, he was a nervous wreck but tried his best to conceal that fact.His bride was yet to come, and with each passing minute, he wondered if she had changed her mind.Hermes patted his shoulders in reassurance, but his mind still was not settled.Ivan turned to look at the door again, this time his eyes met with Ares, who was beside his fiancé, Sara.Ares gave him a curt nod and a smile, while Sara waved enthusiastically.Ivan returned the item Ave and a nod before turning to face the judge.He and Vera had decided on a simple court wedding with close friends and loved ones. She had adamantly refused to have a big wedding as according to her, she was already too heavy, and organizing one would drain her.She was a perfectionist, so organizing a big event would mean going all out, and she was already too heavy for that.Ivan understood her more than anyone, they were expecting their little one anytime now, as Vera w
Chapter 189Sara sighed in relief when they all walked out of the Hamilton's house and headed for the car.This was the happiest she had been in a long time, it seemed like she had found a missing piece of herself in that little girl.They looked alike in so many aspects, and Sara would be lying if she said she did not see fragments of herself In that little girl.Her eyes, just like hers are big, brown, and Beautiful. Ushering on win into its beautiful depths.Holding so much emotion even for someone as young as her, and Sara felt like she had the trophy when she held her in her arms.When she had let Sara hug her, Sara had sobbed holding her in her arms, she smelt like heaven, felt like paradise and when she smiled, Sara compared the brightness on her face to the stars in the Galaxy.And although Sara had not told her who she was, she felt Aria could sense it, from how much they looked so alike to each other and something deeper The girl had her eyes trained on Sara the whole time
Chapter 188Catherine was glad that she was able to convince Marilyn, otherwise. The other woman, while she may seem like a softie, was a hard nut to crack.But Catherine had done it all, all by herself. Slowly, Marilyn was becoming her usual cheerful and outgoing self.Catherine could remember when Marilyn had started therapy a few days ago and had told her she had an idea.Her genius idea was to reopen the case of Steve Anderson's death and the missing of her husband.Catherine had stopped in her tracks while staring at Marilyn with surprise.This was the same woman who had argued with her when she recommended taking the case further.Catherine had disagreed the very minute the words had left Marilyn's mouth.She could not let her friends go ahead with a plan, a very dangerous one that could endanger her.What if whoever killed Steve was out there, what if they watched her take them internationally, and then she became their new target?She was unable to let it, and will not let it
Chapter 187Ares smiled into the mirror as he buttoned the last part of had shirt, carefully tucking it into his pants.He had been smiling since he left Sara's, it was like that one kiss with Sara had brought back the spark in his life back to him.His eyes were not so dull, his skin looked revived, and the bags under his eyes were less visible.Running his fingers in his hair to smoothen it down, Ares picked up his key and dashed out of the room.Ares drove out of the driveway with a new-found hope, meeting with Sara had given him a strength he never knew he lacked.They had agreed to meet Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton again, but this time with Sara in their company.He hoped she would keep the same energy as she had before they parted ways last night.Parking the car, he walked into the house you get Sara, they were already running late, and he still had to fetch Anna before they left.“Hey, I am here for Sara.” Ares said when he saw Hermes stepping out of the house just as he went in to k
Chapter 186Sara sighed as she looked around the hospital room one last time. As much as she hated it here, she would miss these walls.These blank white walls that she had stared at all those nights when she could not sleep from all the pain that coursed through her, body and soul.Tuning to a waiting Hermes, she gave him a curt nod to signify she was ready to leave.Hermes patted her shoulders in reassurance, guiding the wheelchair out of the room and into the Hallway.Sara smiled and waved at the few patients whose faces she could remember, she would miss them.Not so much, though, but they had contributed one way or the other to her journey of recovery.As they wheeled out of the hospital, she sighed in satisfaction as fresh air hit her face, greeting her and the sunlight cast its warm glow on her skin.The fresh air she felt was a giant contrast to the sterile air inside the hospital, one she had slowly grown accustomed to but was now leaving behind.The scent of fresh air mingle
Eve stared into the evening sky, smiling as she gazed at the stars that glittered in the distant galaxies.She felt she had every reason to smile, things had surprisingly been working out for her and Gede.They finally moved into their place all with the blessing of his family, and she had made peace with her friends.Carmen had not taken her decision to settle in Bali very lightly, threatening to come get her every day.But Eve knew that they knew not to come and get her, she liked it here, scratch that, she loved it here.Oliver, on the other hand, had been the last person to forgive her. Eve could not blame her, she loved her more than anyone else in the friend group.Of course, she was the most hurt, it broke Eve's heart when she thought about what she did to her or how she might have felt.But what had been done had already been done, she had made the mistake, and it could not be taken back.Kira, sweet old Kira was the least disturbed, she had just shrugged and said she knew and
Chapter 184Keeping her little family private was not exactly a choice that Athena had chosen for herself, but it was what seemed to be right at the time.She had made a family, a small, beautiful one with a mortal whom she had bared herself to.Alex was the one man who had seen beyond her mortality, and even more understood her when she explained who she was.They had met downtown when Ares had sent her on an errand. They had bumped into each other while she was trying to cover her tracks.Something had clicked between them ever since, and Athena could not resist it.Of course, they had met again, and again, and again. By the third time they met, they were stumbling into his little apartment.Lips locked, hands all over each other, and clothes flying off their bodies. Stumbling and quickly, they had found the bed and Athena was unable to remember a more passionate night for her.They had made sweet love, with his hands and mouth on every inch of her body.Athena knew then that she wo
Chapter 183The rest of the ride was quiet, and soon they were there, parked in front of the house, with Ares too skeptical to walk up to the door.“You know we can't just sit here in the car and stare at the door all day,” Anna said, sighing in frustration.“Yeah, I know, it's just… I don't know Anna.” Ares said, his fingers gripping the steering wheel tightly, Ares exhaled a long breath.“Ares, we should go.” Anna urged him, “Let's go, come on.” Anna said, stepping out of the car and peeking in to give him a stern look.“Come on Ares,” Anna said as she walked towards the door.It was evening already, and Anna hoped with everything in her that they were in and would be willing to let them see the child.Ares finally gathered enough courage to step outside the car and all towards the door.Anna had already rang the bell, so she stood aside and waited for the door to open.Walking over to stand behind her, Anna turned to give him a reassuring look before ringing the bell again.This ti
Athena sighed as she rolled over in bed, it was one of those days when she would rather not in bed than get up for any reason But she had plans, and with the company being her sole responsibility now since Ares embarked on the journey of finding his child, she needed to be at the office.Rubbing her eyes for a few minutes, Athena finally rolled out, sitting at the edge of the bed and contemplating if all this was really worth it.Or perhaps she could ditch work and everything else for the day, fall back into her bed, and pretend none of it even existed.Scolding herself, she pushed off the bed and headed for the bathroom to get ready.Getting right into it, she did her morning business. Brushing her teeth lazily as she sat on the toilet bowl.Tearing her pajamas off her body when she was done, she trudged into the shower Putting on and letting the cold shower cascade down her back. Exhaling sharply as the cold cut through her skin, giving her goosebumps. It was precisely what she n